CHOG
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Formed in 1956, as the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group, CHOG is dedicated to the restoration of nature and all wildlife, in and around the Christchurch Harbour area.
It was a real raptor-fest for much of the day! Full report on www.chog.org.uk
CHOG | Recording, Promoting & Restoring : Nature of the Christchurch Harbour Area
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@markwright12002.bsky.social · 2mo agoA very plucky Unringed Juvenile Osprey Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
Osprey (5H6) Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
Osprey (Unringed Adult) with a Grey mullet breakfast Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
A very plucky Unringed Juvenile Osprey Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social
Red-necked Phal Stanpit Bight @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Franklins Gull Stanpit bight @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Quite lively for migrants on Hengistbury today : at least 2 whinchat, redstarts, 20+ yellow wags and seemingly a decent morning for ringing. Full details on website tonight @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Pied fly, osprey and small numbers of commoner migrants at Hengistbury today , plus decent numbers of sedge apparently ringed again ( details later on website) @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
THE EAGLES, HAWKS & OWLS OF CHRISTCHURCH Come along and listen to two talks about the successes of Eagles, Hawks and Owls, as well as other birds of prey, around the Christchurch area, with the opportunity to ask questions. www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/
A quick visit to Stanpit Marsh this morning before it got too hot. My first Wheatear of the Autumn and 18 curlews close together were the highlights. Wheatear | Grey Heron | Curlews | Mute Swans @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @chognature.bsky.social
quiet migrant-wise at Hengistbury (few sedge and Reed, 2 willow warblers but ringing shows there is activity, with good numbers of sedge rung ( and a good last few days ) @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
National Swift Awareness Week – Local Events CHOG will be participating in several events during National Swift Awareness Week.
Young CHOG Adventures Are Back! We’ve got a fantastic line-up of Young CHOG events coming up, packed with wildlife, discovery and outdoor fun!
White-tailed Eagle (G625) with an Eel Eel later lost over Stanpit whilst being pursued by G818 Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
G818 White tailed eagle spending some time in Christchurch harbour yesterday along with 3 other WTE at one point !! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukrbbp.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
White-tailed Eagle (G818) Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Black Tailed Godwits, Christchurch Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @chognature.bsky.social
White-tailed Eagle (female G818) From the weekend Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
White-tailed Eagles (G818 and G625) Great morning watching these amazing birds Christchurch Harbour, Dorset @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
A quick visit to Stanpit Marsh this morning didn't produce any eagles but lots of smaller birds and a cormorant trying to swallow a sizeable fish. @chognature.bsky.social
Beautiful walk around Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Spit this morning. 29 sp. seen including two white-tailed eagles out in the harbour and a single ringed plover. @chognature.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Please be advised of some date changes to our upcoming Young CHOG events. For more information and how to book your place www.chog.org.uk/young-chog-e...
We have just emailed the spring e-Newsletter to members. If you didn’t receive, please email secretary@chog.org.uk
Membership subscriptions for 2026 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...
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2026 Calendar The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now. Now reduced to £6 Including UK delivery www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/
Indoor Meeting Wednesday February 11th 19:30-21:15 Species Introductions – Katiana Saleiko www.chog.org.uk/indoor-meeti...
Indoor Meetings | CHOG
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Membership subscriptions for 2025 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...
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